U Street: Food, History, and Street Art Tour

Overview

Experience a culinary exploration in one of DC’s iconic neighborhoods. Here, you will discover what makes U Street so delicious. This adventure will satisfy your stomach and leave you excited to explore more of our delicious city.

As you stroll through these famous streets, you can learn how music has shaped the culture starting with ‘Black Broadway’ and the jazz era. You’ll learn about other great eats, how the architecture has shaped the city, and the ways the neighborhood has evolved over the last century.

Explore one of DC's great neighborhoods and go on a culinary adventure. Whether you are looking for somewhere to take a date, or out of town guests, this food tour will satisfy all appetites.

Please indicate any food allergies when booking.

A portion of each ticket sale is donated to Bread For The City, an organization who provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty for DC residents.

City: Washington DC

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $103.64

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $103.64

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local/professional guide

Lunch

Historical Content

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - we cannot accommodate vegans :(
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please note: Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets or dairy allergies on this tour.
We are following all current mandates and regulations. We are working closely with our restaurant partners to ensure that they are complying with all recommended safe practices.

What To Expect

U Street

Our tour will take place predominantly along the U St corridor, which is rich with history. We'll stop in several places between restaurants to share the history and culture of this diverse neighborhood.

Lincoln Theatre

We'll stop outside of Lincoln Theater and speak briefly about the history of the building and events that have happened there.

African American Civil War Memorial Museum

We'll point out the African American Civil War Memorial, outside of the Civil War Museum. We encourage everyone to return and explore the memorial and the museum on your own time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (202)

Bill_C

Jul 2021

We have taken many food walking tours in Paris, Georgia & Vietnam. And the U St, Food & History Tour ranks high marks. The guide is knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful. Expect to take plenty of steps through this ironic neighborhood of historic black-own businesses, murals, and new condos. The tour began with a spicy sausage chili dog from Ben's Chili, then Ethiopian lunch, macaroni & cheese, ice cream from Made from Friends and a Cuban dessert. You will not be disappointed in the food, history and the tour.

WhatNowDeb

Jul 2021

Amazing! Book this and I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. The tour began at Ben’s Chili Bowl where we enjoyed one of their world famous chili dogs (mine was vegetarian!). Following our chili dogs, we sat for a full sized Ethiopian lunch (vegetarian), walked around the corner for a bowl of macaroni and cheese (vegetarian) and ended the food portion of the tour at Colada Shop for guava pastelitos and Jubilee Ice Cream for unique flavors. Do not eat breakfast before your go! That will be your breakfast, lunch, and probably your dinner. Besides the food, the culture, history, and street art portion was eye-opening, insightful, and inspiring. Wear your walking shoes and get ready to fill up with food and knowledge!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thanks so much for this awesome review!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed our U St tour. And yes, we have vegetarian options at each restaurant and try to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions (provided you let us know in advance). And yes we like to say that we will feed both your mind and your stomach! :)

Judy_S

Jul 2021

We enjoyed our Food Tour with Stevaan very much. It was an extremely hot July day and he went out of his way to make sure we had plenty of water and was able to get our group inside some of the restaurants for our tastings. Interesting to learn the history of U street while enjoying tasty bites of Soul, Ethiopian, Cuban and locally made ice cream.